“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk. 16:16).

“Repent, and let every one of you is baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).

“Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16).

“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Gal. 3:27).

“There is also an antitype which now saves us–baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 3:21).

Can you deny it? Have you done it?

Steven F. Deaton